Apprentice - Maintenance

Linamar•Wilson, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, assist Millwrights and Maintenance Mechanics in day-to-day maintenance activities. Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Requirements

A High School diploma or equivalent.
Must have a working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and electronics.
Candidates must have five years experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and determine resolutions when encountering malfunctions in equipment.
Using established troubleshooting sequences, check a series of possibilities, which include establishing whether or not equipment is plugged in, or looking at diagnostic schematics on computer to pinpoint location and nature of problem.
Ability to interact with production crews to co-ordinate repairs to their equipment and discuss work orders with supervisors.
Aid in the reduction or elimination of repeat breakdowns or repairs by speaking with machine operators and/or set up technicians while understanding technical language and drawing detailed information in an effort to provide complex instructions.
Ability to work independently as well as work as part of a team that includes other trades people and professionals to install, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Formalized training a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location and: The Global Operating System Plays; OHSAS 18001:2007 Health and Safety management system standard; ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management system standard; TS 16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics system standards.
Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.
Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements.
Maintain department 5S requirements.
Work closely with senior mechanics to gain knowledge and skill as required.
Check and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery, using test equipment.
Replace faulty mechanical components of machine, such as bearings, pulleys, gears & shafts.
Read and interpret drawings and fabricate from drawings.
Install plumbing for newly installed machines and equipment.
Maintain, repair, test and install gearboxes, spindles and shafts.
Read, interpret and apply all applicable codes and regulations as required.
Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.
Ensure all work is conducted in a fashion to ensure the safety of all employees.
All other tasks as delegated by the maintenance supervisor, maintenance lead hand or production supervisor.
Take information from pre-maintenance work orders to determine the location and the kind of work to be done.
Read schematic drawings in order to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Search a database to find out whether or not a problem with a specific piece of equipment has been experienced elsewhere in the facility.
Use computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining.
Receive in-house safety training to update certifications such as Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Learn about new equipment on the job by reading manuals and through hands-on experience.